Ondo Finance, a leader in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), today announced its acquisition of Oasis Pro, including its SEC-registered broker, dealer, Alternative Trading System (ATS), and Transfer Agent licenses.
With this announcement, Ondo Finance will become the only firm combining deep blockchain expertise with a complete regulatory framework to issue, trade, and settle tokenized securities. It will help the DeFi platform to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized markets.
Nathan Allman, CEO of Ondo Finance, said, “This unlocks the next major chapter of tokenized finance. This acquisition will empower us to realize our vision of building a robust and accessible tokenized financial system, backed by the strongest regulatory foundations.”
“We are proud to join forces with Ondo Finance, a true innovator in tokenized finance,” Pat LaVecchia, CEO of Oasis Pro, said. “This acquisition combines our brokerage platform and licenses with Ondo’s existing institutional-grade infrastructure and products, a comprehensive foundation for a regulated tokenized securities ecosystem.”
According to the official announcement, the acquisition solves the critical “last mile” problem for tokenized assets, which is compliance. By integrating Oasis Pro’s licenses, including its FINRA membership and SEC-approved ATS, Ondo can now offer institutional and retail investors blockchain-based securities with the same protections as traditional markets.
This comes as global regulators increasingly scrutinize crypto-native platforms offering tokenized stocks proper registration.
The acquisition comes amid surging institutional demand for tokenized RWAs, which is projected to become an $18 trillion market by 2033. Ondo’s existing $1.4 billion AUM in tokenized Treasury products shows early traction.
With the Oasis Pro acquisition, the DeFi platform is aiming for three opportunities:
- US Market Expansion – SEC-approved trading for tokenized stocks and bonds
- 24/7 Settlement – Combining blockchain speed with regulated custody
- Global-USD Bridge – Non-US investors gain access via stablecoin settlement (already live on Oasis Pro’s ATS)
On July 3, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reject requests from cryptocurrency companies seeking special permission to offer tokenized stocks by writing a letter.
In a letter to the SEC’s Crypto wing, SIFMA remarked that crypto firms should follow standard regulatory procedures instead of receiving exemptions.
The letter reads: “SIFMA members have been reading with significant concern recent reports indicating that certain digital asset firms have submitted requests for immediate no-action or exemptive relief from requirements under the federal securities laws to allow such firms to offer investors the ability to purchase and trade tokenized equities or other digital forms of traditional securities through the firms’ platforms.”
With the growing demand for tokenization, many companies are planning to issue tokenized stocks. For instance, Robinhood Markets has introduced tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs for European investors.
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